It seems these 2 started their Holiday Celebrating a little earlyand were deemed unfit to race today.Last seen drinking and gambling in the casino till the wee hours.

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This event is NOT just about who crosses the wire first!! There are several other challenges to be determined.

Featuring: The Bridesmaid Stakes..... Maiden "Special Weight" --(gotta fit in that dress!!)...... Our contestants today are competing for a Bright Neon Green (New color this year) Taffeta & Tulle Bridesmaid Gown..... with plenty of bows and ruffles!!!! O Yes......This one must be seen to be believed....but you might need sun glasses to cut down the day-glow glare ~Like these .....But "Better"~

There will also be a Royal Rumble for the Bouquet Toss.... Who will be Flower-Bearer?

Which sneaky / stealthy contestant will "Steal the Precious"

Then there's the highly coveted and sought after.... Key to the Dog or Cat House.

Who will win this Throw-Down......Who will Say Yes to the Dress...... Who will Steal the Precious And who will be lounging in the Cat / Dog House??? It's a wild and crazy contest day you can be sure --

Our Special Track Announcer for today Is an outlandish and over the top Mega-Star!! Back by Popular Demand The One and Only, Large and in Charge..... **Dame Edna Everage** (and if you don't know who she is, Little Possums .. Then Google It)!!!

The music starts and 8 eager contestants are entering the trackSashaying out onto the turf like runway models hitting the catwalk.Glammed up and well Coiffed, from mane to tail Everyone looking Fierce and Fabulous

They are entering the gate ready to race down the aisle.....And They're Off.....

Blunny and Catalina broke well and have taken the lead John Henry is looking strong & is tucked in right behind

The rest of the pack are jockeying for position --- and there seems to be some less than appropriate behavior: Clipping, whipping, boxing, biting, bolting, general mayhem and interference..... It's just a free for all... **Save it for the Grid-Iron gang

Catalina appears to be wearing some kind of "new fangled equipment" -- ~ "Strap On Rockets"?? -- Not sure this will be approved.

Blunny also is sporting some kind of battery pack Not sure what this is for.... but on this day, it seems almost anything goes

In the home stretch... Blunny & Catalina still lead

John Henry jumps a shadow and falls a bit behind

And The Pack..... are playing Catch Up... Battling OnAnd are still engaged in less than appropriate behavior.

The Stewards have so many objections...Lines have been drawn, Flags have been thrownAnd even a Glove was tossed about demanding a duel So, They have thrown in their towels and have headed to the bar for several strong, stiff drinks!!! --

....Bar Tender askes... Why the long faces --

Now the contestants are turning for home......down the stretch...... heading towards the Alter / Finish Line....

Coming down the aisle in Stealth Mode ....in 4th place is The "Precious Ring" Thief = DUSTY